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Can someone please explain what the difference between the smooth case and rib case transmissions are? Is one better than the other for a 948 engine? Don "cowcat_db" 13150... MORE
Don, Also, earliest smoothcase trannies had a wide spacing between 2nd and 3rd gear. There was an optional close ratio box available in early Bugeyes, and later that close ratio smoothcase box became standard. So, if you want a smoothcase, look for a close ratio box. (You can see the difference in the size of gears after you pull off the side plate...) WST "Wm. Severin Thompson" 13153... MORE
Does anyone has experience with the 5 Speed Gearbox kit from Frontline Spridget? ( http://www.mgcars.org.uk/frontline/ ) Jacques (Belgium) "bnc_intl" 13127... MORE
Gotta remember this list does not accept forwarded messages like the autox. sites!! Let's try, again!! For info on the Morriservice Datsun 5 speed conversion: Paul Asgeirsson Morriservice 503-978-3998 pasgeirsson@... Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 13099... MORE
Tony P. and Geoff Branch! Paul A was kind enough to reply to our request for his web address and phone number regarding his excellent Datsun 210 conversion kit supplied by his company, Morriservice. Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 13098... MORE
Datsun Violet/160j SSS has a dog-leg first, although I believe the casing is made of cast iron rather than alloy. The standard Datsun 510/Sunny RWD 'box has a conventional H-shift. HTH G "Grant Bowyer" 13054... MORE
Ref. the July 4th no LBC in case we're sensitive , and no fireworks in the UK on July fourth. As I said before, Funny lot over here, we are. The main time we let off fireworks in the UK is on November the 5th. And that's to celebrate a guy that FAILED . (contact me offline if you need an explanation) ..........''Kinda like driving a VW in a Veterans day parade.''...................... Also on the same vein, like putting a Japanese motor / tranny into a LBC.and driving ..................... (I've just been watching the film Pearl Harbour) Serious note... MORE
ambiguity)....took these apart in my earlier days. These "little" teeth take a terrible beating (in the non-synchro boxi, anyway). I have heard from some that the non- synchro first gear was never meant to do anything but get you on your way. In other words, it was never meant to be revved but I've no idea of the validity of this. By the time I got back into LBC's after leaving them to devote my time strictly to my job in NYC and flight training, I was leaving this work to the pro's and lost my "hands on" touch... MORE
You said "Ask me how I know!", so I did! Yeah Datsun seems to be the way to go. Toyota is OK but if I knew what I knew now I'd import a Datsun box. "Jeremy Cogman" 13047... MORE
Alan: When the investigation is complete, I believe we will find all involved (flight crew members along with ATC types) are to blame to some extent for what at this point APPEARS to be an easily avoidable tradgedy. I mean, I couldn't believe it when I read about it....unreal considering European ATC and Collision Avoidance Systems. There appears to be (at first glance) a series of errors here on the part of ALL concerned. Certainly, an apparent lack of situational awareness on the part of the controller and DHL crew, who's aircraft was definitely equipped with a working collision... MORE
Drew, List job very nice I like it alot. Hum I see the tranny was alittle intresting. hum Well I'm going to talk to my dad and show him this info and still see if he wants to do. He we decide to do it. If I need help is it ok if email questions I don't want to be a bother. But I might need some help. Thanks a lot we have a lot to disscuss, Jay "KillerConcept" 13032... MORE
Bradman: Battery box no longer has to be bent or beat up to get the up-to-date Rivergate conversion installed. Thing of the past for their kit. (Used to be the case, though). Think they "revised" their rear engine plate. Also, rear plate now comes with "real" integral "rear main seal". Correct about the starter. They may have a cover for this now, also. Otherwise you might have to fabricate your own should you wish a cover. Check with: www.rivergate5speed.com I'll tell you, once you try this conversion (assuming decent 210 gearbox) you'll never go back! Peace and quiet with... MORE
I installed the Rivergate conversion two months ago. It is great. It uses a late 1979-1981 Datsun 210 5 spd transmission. No cutting on the Spridget body or frame. I had to bang on the heater duct a bit. The kit comes with adapter plate, rear main oil seal, front u joint, rear motor (transmission) mount. I had to grind a bit on the transmission housing and cut a hoel for the starter. I used the original clutch slave cylinder and had to re-route the hydraulic tubing. Took me a few hours, but what a difference! The car drives... MORE
Jeremy- How do I know what? Please be specific. I was talking about teeth missing on the small gear of the laygear of a standard Sprite, or "non-synchro first" MGA or B type gearbox which has attained many miles or might have been "abused", whether intentionally or not. What are you talking about? Nothing unusual at all about this as I have found same in at least 4 our of 4 cases. There is no dogleg first on the Datsun box. The tunnel hump stays. If there is a "downside" to this conversion (or cutting etc. required with the... MORE
How do you know? Is the Datsun conversion really no cutting whatsoever? I reem to recall that the box has a dogleg first, is that true? Does one retain the tunnel hump or is this discarded. What's the down side, there's always a downside. Jeremy "Jeremy Cogman" 13007... MORE
I've just stripped down the ribcase box that I broke about five years ago (prompting me to go Toyota). The only damage appears to be 4 1/2 teeth stripped off the smallest but one gear on the laygear. Is this a common failure? The gearbox leaked like a sieve (that'll teach me to buy on price) and I suspect it was running with virtually no oil at the time. Moss lists new laygears at 100 pounds and as a secondhand box could be had for that I guess that writes off this gearbox. Anyone need any gearbox bits, apart... MORE
Fellow Spritesters: Can somebody supply Tony P. with Paul A's website or e-mail address, please? He is interested in a possible Datsun 5 speed conversion and I have lost Paul's info. TIA!! :) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 13005... MORE
Cap'n. Bob, Is 5th. gear step-up or 1:1 in this box? If step-up, what ratio? I was going to be happy to put my original box back in, but after reading all of the good news about the Datsun box, I'm getting tempted. In which years/vehicle models was this box used? I'd like to start looking. I know that there was a lot of info given our recently on this site re necessary mods to enable the Datsun box to go in, but I discarded the message(s). I can't recall anything major other than adapter plate, but could you... MORE
Is this a common failure? YES!! Ask me how I know! Ask me if I am happy with my Datsun "bulletproof" 5 speed! And better yet, my "new" (rebuilt) Rivergate type has a little (British) gear "whine". I have the best of all worlds!! :) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 13000... MORE
It has occurred to me that I have been on this board a few days now and I never introduced myself. I'm sorry about that. My name is Jay, Hi =) My dad and I share a 73 MG Midget (It's more his then mine I just help pay for the parts and work on the car, but I get to drive it every now and again). The current tranny is about to die. Can u believe that it's the original tranny. Pretty cool huh? I was going to paint it red with dark red flakes and a candy... MORE
Hi Bill, No, there's nothing subtle about the Sprite's wiring system AS DESIGNED. I'm at a loss to understand what your problem is. Your garage-wall test is a very good way to do the check. High & low should have equal-intensity illumination and exactly as you think they should be - "horizontal oval patterns" higher up the wall for high beam, and a bit lower down the wall for low beam. I assume you have "sealed-beam" headlamps, virtually identical to the type which were on cars world-wide for decades - is that correct? It sounds like you've done a... MORE
This is my first post here in this group. I was wondering if anyone has done a toyota 5 speed tranny in thier midget i have a 73 myself. My tranny is on it's way out and heard that there is bolt on kit, or it bolts in (with some work) please let me know. Thanks Jay "KillerConcept" 12863... MORE
Sorry not to have responded sooner, but been busy Spridgeting in the nice weather we are currently enjoying. And given our weather, you need to take your chances when they occur! According to the great book Horler, with your VIN your car was assembled between Jan 72 and July 72 for American export and your engine number should lie in the range 12V 587 ZL 101 to 2457. Standard compression ratio was 8.0:1 for the North American market. If you wish to discover the exact engine number, British Motor Industry Heritage Trust can supply more details for a supply... MORE
Proportioning valve? There isn't one on a bugeye. I converted my Bugeye to discs, using a 7/8" dual master cylinder, and everything worked just fine, but as did PilotRob, I simultaneously rebuilt everything else. There must be many hundreds, if not thousands of these which have been converted, no problems. Later on I changed to the 3/4" mc, which reduced the pedal effort, but the conversion works fine with either. If your conversion isn't working well, there is something wrong. Maybe several things. "tloutrec" 12712... MORE
Well, yes and no. (1.5 vs 1.75 as "the hot set-up"). A lot depends upon state of tune. But I am about to find out. My current engine is a 1293 to basically Cooper "S" spec., exept for compression ratio. I have a new HIF44 at my disposal, originally purchased to take the place of the Holley which comes standard with the Judson blower I may (or may not!!) install after engine "break-in". I am currently in contact with APT and am awaiting word on intake manifold and proper needle and spring for state of tune as I have... MORE
